neb
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Post by neb on May 28, 2017 10:16:10 GMT -5
Mr. Bowen's 50 GI vaquero is very intriguing. Do any of you have experience with this conversion. I have a stainless NV in 45 colt with 7.5" barrel that I picked up cheap for a project gun. The LW conversion in 50 GI is mighty tempting.
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Post by Encore64 on May 28, 2017 11:30:33 GMT -5
It made my short list, but ended up with a Huntington 480 Ruger built on a NM Flattop. Never had one regret.
I doubt Hamilton Bowen ever built a bad gun. But, the 50 GI just doesn't have the revolver ump I want. I do plan on one in a Glock 21.
Just have to decide what's best for you and go for it. That being said, good luck.
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Post by AxeHandle on May 28, 2017 11:41:38 GMT -5
That 50GI is a super squatty case... I'd think what we see called a 50 Special would make a much better fit..
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Post by bushog on May 28, 2017 11:47:53 GMT -5
Princeout has one built on a mid-frame gun.
Maybe he'll chime in..
The 50 Special won't go in NM Vaquero....
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Post by AxeHandle on May 28, 2017 12:57:06 GMT -5
50 Special won't fit? Case rim conflict I'd guess....
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Post by mbogo on May 28, 2017 13:00:44 GMT -5
You might could trade a collector another project gun, and a few greenbacks for that 7.5 incher. They weren't a high number item, and only for a couple of years. Your world though.
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Post by Encore64 on May 28, 2017 13:01:19 GMT -5
50 Special won't fit? Case rim conflict I'd guess.... 480 Ruger is the largest rimmed case I believe. |
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Post by princeout on May 28, 2017 20:56:25 GMT -5
Like Greg said, I've got a Bowen 50 GI built on a 50th anniversary flat top, mid frame frame 357. It is built to Bowen's Long Hunter package. It's a net gun and I think it is the largest bore cartridge that can be stuffed in the mid-frame gun. Like others have mentioned, the 50 Special has too much rim to squeeze in. The 480 Ruger is more "ummph" than the GI, but less diameter. It's a fun gun, easy shooting and can be shot by anyone. That gives them the chance to say "I shot a 50 caliber handgun!" Tim   |
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Post by cj3a on May 28, 2017 21:17:38 GMT -5
I ready want the 50Gi in a double action with moon clips.
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Post by Ken O'Neill on May 29, 2017 5:33:12 GMT -5
Princeout, that is a real beauty!
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neb
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Post by neb on May 29, 2017 6:16:28 GMT -5
Princeout that is a beautiful revolver! How fast can you push a 300 grainer out of that beaut? I am thinking of a fun plinker that I could shoot a hog with. I was thinking of cast bullets. I want a 50 caliber gun and I really have no need for the Power of a Linebaugh. For what it's worth, I spoke to Mr. Bowen last year and he said it was one of his favorite conversions and one he wish they did more of. I didn't ask about the handloading because we got caught up into the details of the build.
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Post by princeout on May 29, 2017 9:41:00 GMT -5
neb,
I don't have a chrono and have yet to handload for this one. I had two boxes of factory ammo from Guncrafters, one 300 gr JFP and one 275 JHP. Seems like the are around 700 fps for the 300's and 875 for the 275's. I have new brass and dies, but never found a suitable cast bullet. I'm sure one of the mold makers would make something to suit, but I've never gotten around to doing it. It's a gun that always ends up on my "need to sell that one" list when I see a new toy that interests me.
neb & Ken,
Thanks, it is a pretty gun. It was part of my quest to get the largest bore conversion in each size of Ruger SA. Got everything but the .327 Bearcat!
41 Special in Single Six
50 GI in midframe
500 Linebaugh in large frame
500 Linebaugh Max in Max frame
Fermin was dining with Alan one day and I asked 2 Dogs to see if Alan would see me his little giant Bearcat. I came up empty. Good to keep a dream on the horizon I guess!
Tim
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Post by bushog on May 29, 2017 10:31:13 GMT -5
Are those grips a new addition?
Now, if it ONLY had a bisley spur......
Very nice...
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Post by kings6 on May 29, 2017 11:22:35 GMT -5
I was JUST going to type the same thing Bushog when I saw your post. Tim has more hammers stashed than Carters has little pills so I bet he just hadn't wanted to carve one of his bisley hammers up and gave it sent to Turnbull. I have never dug into the 50 GI round but it sounds like I may need to research it a little.
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Post by bushog on May 29, 2017 11:43:52 GMT -5
IMHO it just doesn't have enough A** to justify the cost of a conversion over a 5 shot .45 Colt....
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